Forklift Driver

UFP Industries; Bartow (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries in Bartow, FL seeks a Forklift Operator I to move material between inventory, production, and finished goods, while maintaining accurate paperwork and production records. You will support production with timely material flow, operate forklifts safely, label and package as needed, and help eliminate bottlenecks.

Requires 18+ and basic education; forklift licensing steps must be completed; no heavy prior experience required, on‑the‑job training offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9th grade education; HS diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Forklift driving experience not required but preferred.
• Working knowledge of basic math and inventory techniques preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Move material between inventory, production, and finished goods.
• Band, wrap, pack finished goods, and label materials.
• Move finished goods to inventory yard or warehouse.
• Assist with bottlenecks and material needs.
• Provide general preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Complete pre-shift startup equipment checklist.
• Maintain organized inventory yard.
• Complete production records as required.
• Follow forklift rules and Company policy.
• Participate in safety, CI and other programs.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Basic math

Inventory techniques

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred but not required

Tools

Forklift licensing

Job description

Job Summary

Forklift Operator I is responsible for the movement of material from inventory to production and back to inventory. Maintains correct paperwork and production records as required. Provides production departments with material from inventory according to production schedule.

Principle Duties And Responsibilities

• Moves material in process from one station to another if necessary
• Bands, wraps and/or packs finished goods, and labels material
• Moves finished goods from production area to finished goods inventory yard or warehouse
• Assist production with bottlenecks and other material needs
• Provides general preventive maintenance on equipment
• Completes pre-shift startup equipment checklist and reports any problems or concerns
• Maintains rough material and finished goods inventory yard organized and clean
• Completes production records as required
• Follows forklift rules and policies as described by Company policy
• Participates in safety, CI and other programs and meetings
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

• Minimum 9th grade basic education, High school diploma or GED preferred but not required
• No minimum experience is required however, forklift driving experience is preferred
• Working knowledge of basic math and inventory techniques preferred
• Successfully complete Forklift Driver licensing process
• Must be at least 18 years of age

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The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.